Scientific Equipment Usage

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to award a sole source, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, Missouri. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 12505B24Q0022, is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) as a single responsible source requirement. The project is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC R499 for SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER.

The scope of this requirement involves procuring specialized services for researchers co-located at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. These services include the use of greenhouses, growth chambers, light rooms, and various scientific equipment. Performance will take place in Saint Louis, Missouri. The administrative record for this notice includes one attachment, a Statement of Work, posted on December 8, 2023.

While this notice is an intent to award a sole source contract rather than a request for competitive quotes, the government will consider information from interested parties who identify their interest and capability. All responses must be submitted via email to Joshua J. Dobereiner by 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on December 20, 2023. The government maintains full discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed contract based on the responses received.